The North Shore Senior Center held their 44th Annual Super Senior Recognition Luncheon in May 2017, at the North Shore Senior Center in Northfield, Illinois.
Forty - two Seniors from North Shore Community organizations were honored as having truly made a difference to the community. Their caring deeds, expertise, and community involvement signify their commitment to their fellow citizens and to the areas in which they live. These seniors are a shining example of how the individual, in any number of ways, can contribute to the betterment of society and are exceptional role models for us all.
The Neighbors of Kenilworth Honors Super Senior
Susie Coughlin
Susie with her husband Joe
The Neighbors of Kenilworth selected Suzie Coughlin to represent the organization as its 2017 Super Senior honoree. Susie Coughlin moved to Kenilworth in 1972, and joined Neighbors of Kenilworth almost immediately. She and her husband Joe raised their three children – Kate, Joe & Lucy – here, sent them to Sears School and New Trier, and she has been a very active member of the community throughout these years.
She is a member of the Bereavement Committee and a Minister of Care, both at Faith, Hope & Charity parish. Susie is the President of the Kenilworth Home and Garden Club, finishing up Barbara Gooden’s second year and is also just finishing a five-year stint as Secretary of the Kenilworth Council of Garden Clubs. She is a member of The Fortnightly of Chicago and the Town & Country Arts Club. She also is a board member of INFANT, INC., a Chicago charity that provides monthly deliveries of emergency baby formula to many agencies, primarily in the city of Chicago. She is a corporate director of a small resort in Florida, Sun n Sea. And for the last 15 years, she has helped out with her seven grandchildren.
She was born and raised in Lexington, KY, and has a BA in Speech and Hearing Therapy (with distinction) and an MA in Special Education from the University of Kentucky.
She loves being with family and friends, and taking a walk at the Botanic Gardens with Joe, her husband of nearly 52 years. She also enjoys art and music, being outside, and a friendly game of bridge.